The German Embassy is delighted to call again for applications for the ‘German Grant for Journalism’ in cooperation with the National Press Club of Australia (NPC) – a partnership that spans more than three decades.

The German Grant for Journalism encourages Australian Journalists to present Germany-related issues in Australia. The winner will receive full funding to attend the Global Media Forum (GMF) 22.-24. June 2026 in Bonn, Germany. The GMF is an annual conference organized by Deutsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster and one of the most relevant international media outlets.

This year’s Grant topic is:

Germany and Australia within a new world (dis)order?

As the international order undergoes a period of significant transformation, marked by conflicts, economic uncertainties, and the rise of new power dynamics, the relationship between countries like Germany and Australia becomes increasingly vital. The recent years have witnessed a surge in global instability, from the war in Ukraine to increasing tensions in the Indo-Pacific region. At the same time, the rise of protectionism, the climate crisis, and the ongoing debate about the future of multilateralism present essential challenges. In this context, the question arises: How can Germany and Australia adapt, position themselves and collaborate to address the challenges of a new world (dis)order?

Application:

You are invited to submit a comprehensive, well-developed outline of a journalistic project to the assessment panel convened by the National Press Club of Australia and the German Embassy. The Assessment takes into account factors such as a detailed project outline, originality and significance of the subject matter as well as prospects for successful completion and publication. The topic has purposely been defined in less specific terms for you to choose your own angle – be it political, economic, social, cultural, autobiographic or other.

Entry Guidelines:

• your project proposal;
• a signed recommendation from your editor (scan);
• CV and brief description of your professional career as well as
• how and where you intend to publish or broadcast your project

Applications must be submitted at www.npc.org.au under The German Grant for Journalism Website Submission Form.

Submissions must be received by 5 pm on the 13th of April 2026.

Prize:

The winner will receive an invitation to attend the Global Media Forum in Bonn, Germany in June 2026. The German Government will finance travel costs and accommodation for the duration of the Forum. The winner is free to extend the trip to other European countries at her/his own expense.

The results of your research project should be published within six months following your research trip to Germany. Therefore, please indicate how and where you intend to publish or broadcast your project.